Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
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| Classification | Wildland Provincial Park |
| Legislation | Provincial Parks Act |
| Park Size | 197672.21 Acres / 79997.95 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 527/98 |
| Administration / Information | 403-678-0760 |
| Regional Office | Kananaskis Regional Office |
| District | East Kananaskis |
| Management Plans |
Elbow-Sheep WPP - Management Plan (1998) |
| Natural Region |
Rocky Mountain - Alpine and Sub-alpine
Rocky Mountain - Montane |
| Natural Region Description | This park is located in Kananaskis Country and contains some of the finest trail riding areas in Alberta. It encompasses a diverse landscape of open grassy slopes, dense forests, deep valleys and mountain peaks. This diversity creates prime habitat for elk, mountain sheep, cougar, grizzly bear and mountain goat. Access into the park is by foot, mountain bike and horse only. |
| Land Use Framework Region | South Saskatchewan |
